Originally published by Doubleday in 1988, the primary focus of The Boxer’s Workout is recreational and fitness boxers; known at that time as “white-collar boxers.” However, over the years The Boxer’s Workout has come to be relied upon by boxers and trainers at all levels.

If you’re a beginner The Boxer’s Workout is your Rosetta Stone. First because technique is critical - and among numerous boxing books and videos The Boxer’s Workout provides a uniquely clear demonstration of the essential punches and moves. It enables you to learn effective technique from the very beginning. Second because it takes away the intimidation so often associated with boxing. It makes boxing for fitness approachable and enjoyable for everyone. And with The Boxer’s Workout you can design a boxing workout program that’s just right for you.

If you already have some boxing experience, The Boxer’s Workout will help you improve your game. Perhaps you already take a boxing class, or have made elements of a boxer's training circuit part of a cross-training program. In either case the especially clear demonstration of proper boxing technique that you get with The Boxer’s Workout will help you correct any mistakes before they become ingrained in your muscle memory. And the proven training suggestions you’ll find inside will enable you to get much more from your workouts.

Why has a book created primarily for beginners also come to be embraced by competitive amateurs and pros? Because its uniquely clear photo-illustrations make it an ideal technique “breakdown” tool. In the early stages of the period between fights many successful boxers “break down” their game. They slowly evaluate, practice and refine each element and then “put it back together” before resuming intensive training and sparring. Competitive boxers tell us that The Boxer’s Workout is especially helpful during the breakdown period, when they seek a model of proper form to review and internalize.

If you’re a martial artist The Boxer’s Workout will help you perform more effectively when you get inside. While martial arts provide great discipline and fitness, many styles are “kick and distance” oriented. As a result, even relatively experienced martial artists often find themselves unsure exactly what to do with their hands once they’ve gotten inside. (The situation can be especially unsettling if their opponent does know what to do). The Boxer’s Workout can help. It provides a clear explanation of punches, moves and infighting techniques that will improve your inside game.

If you’re a trainer you’ll want your boxers to have The Boxer’s Workout to reinforce the training you give them in the gym. You can’t be everywhere. But you can rely on The Boxer’s Workout to help your boxers, no matter their level, to stay on track and on technique until you can work with them again one on one. That’s why The Boxer’s Workout is recommended by leading trainers and sold in many leading boxing gyms.

If you’re a serious boxing fan The Boxer’s Workout will help make you an even more intelligent observer of the game. The outcomes of the large majority of matches are directly related to the ability of the boxers to apply proven fundamentals and strategies under pressure. With The Boxer’s Workout you’ll have a better sense of exactly what those fundamentals and strategies are. Where a casual fan might exclaim “wow, that was some right cross,” you’ll know that it wasn’t a right cross at all but rather a straight right that was perfectly “timed” against a returning jab. The Boxers Workout helps give you a better sense of exactly what you’re looking at when you watch a match.